All persons who will be parking a motor vehicle on property owned or controlled by the University of New Haven are required to display a valid University of New Haven parking permit on their vehicle. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid parking permit will be ticketed and may be towed. Registering for a permit online is not sufficient to satisfy the permitting requirement. 

The parking program is in effect on weekdays, and all permit holders must park in their designated lots Monday through Friday. 

Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country may park in any marked handicapped space on campus.

What Type of Parking Permit Do Commuters Receive?

Commuter students will receive a green permit and may park in any available commuter lot. The green permit is provided to commuter students at no cost. 

Where Can Commuter Students Park?

Available commuter parking areas appear in green on the parking map. 

How Do I Register for a Commuter Parking Permit?

Click the button below to register for a green commuter parking permit. 

What Do I Do If I Have Questions or Concerns?

Before registering for your University parking permit, we urge you to read the rules and regulations associated with the new program. If you have questions or concerns after reviewing this information, please email Julie Carbonella, Director of Operations, Department of Public Safety, at parking@newhaven.edu.

Where Can Commuter Students Park?

Commuter Students with the green permit can park in any lot shown in green on the parking map.

• Click here to view the Commuter Parking map.
• Click here to view the Full Parking map (including all permit types).

Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country may park in any marked handicapped space on campus.

Commuter parking lots include, in numeric order:

• P2 – Admissions Lot (note that some spaces have signage designated them as reserved for admissions)
• P4 – Marvin K. Peterson Library
• P8 – Harugari Hall (only in spaces designated as commuter spaces; some spots are designated as blue faculty spaces)
• P10 – Celentano West Lot
• P14 – German Club
• P15 – Gerber Hall, north side
• P16 – Beckerman Center, west side
• P17 – Bergami Hall, southeast side
• P18 – Bergami Hall, north side
• P19 – Bergami Hall / Zolad Stadium
• P21 – Celentano Hall
• P22 – Echlin Hall
• P23 – Subway Lot (note that some spaces adjacent to the building have signage designating them as parking for Subway customers, only)
• P24 – Wade Street, west of Dental Center
• P25A – North Campus West, west side of access road
• P31-32-33 – Ruden Street
• P35 – Charger Plaza
• P36 – One Care Lane
• P37 – Alling Street, University Student Hall (formerly St. Paul’s Church)
• P45 – Hoffman Street
• P51 – Railroad Salvage

Any member of the University of New Haven community is STRICTLY PROHIBITED from parking on city streets. Additionally, there is no parking in the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) parking lot.

Where Can I Find the Full Rules and Regulations for the University Parking Program?

By applying for a University of New Haven parking permit, you are agreeing to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and parking of any motor vehicle under your control.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are just some of the most frequently asked questions. Click the button above to read the full rules and regulations.

How Should I Display My Parking Permit?

Permits must be displayed on the dashboard of the vehicle in the lower corner on the passenger side. Vehicles not properly displaying a valid parking permit will be ticketed and may be towed.

What Happens if My Permit is Lost or Stolen?

Lost or stolen permits must be reported to the University Police Department.

What if I Have an Outstanding or Unpaid Parking Ticket?

Students who have outstanding unpaid parking violations may have a hold placed on their student account. Faculty and staff members who have outstanding unpaid parking violations will not be able to obtain a parking permit and will be prohibited from parking on University property until outstanding parking fees have been paid. Vehicles on campus with outstanding parking fees and without a valid parking permit are subject to towing.

Can I Just Park on the Street?

All faculty, staff, and students are prohibited from parking on city streets in the neighborhoods adjacent to campus. Vehicles parked illegally are subject to ticketing and towing by the City of West Haven. This includes off-campus resident students residing at Savin Court, Main Street Apartments, and Forest Hills. There is also no parking in the Engineering and Science University Magnet School (ESUMS) lots.

Do the Parking Rules Change During Inclement Weather or other Emergencies?

The University reserves the right to modify parking rules during inclement weather or emergencies when vehicles may have to be moved. Non-resident parking is prohibited during snow emergencies or impending snow emergencies, and operators of all vehicles parked on campus must move their vehicles, as directed.

A vehicle impeding snow removal or any emergency response may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Parking for Persons with Disabilities

Connecticut state law (Sec. 14-253a) restricts parking in designated handicapped parking spaces to vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit issued by the State of Connecticut or any other state or country. The use of a handicapped parking permit is only valid and legal when the person with the disability is the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. Any misuse of this privilege will result in ticketing, and the vehicle may be towed at the owner’s expense. These vehicles must also display a University of New Haven parking permit if the owner/operator is a student or employee of the University. Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped parking permit can park in any marked handicapped space on campus.